Blog News, News - Written by BlueChampion on Monday, January 14, 2008 3:42 | 758 Views | 23 Comments | Add Comment
Welcome to BlueChampions | Introducing BC-Lite!
Welcome to the fifth theme of the BlueChampions blog. May be I don’t have any moral ground to talk about Anelka’s perfect 10 anymore! So how do you like this ‘BC-Lite’ theme? While this is a cosmetic change, the idea behind the change is more medicinal.
The previous theme made the blog heavier which started showing up in loading time and culminated in a near disaster. This time around, I’ve chosen a very light theme, which is based more on text and CSS than on images and the like. As I was browsing through for a theme to replace the ‘revolution’ theme, I just collated all those complaints you had made about that theme in attempt to find a theme that can address those.
So, what’s new with ‘BC-Lite’? The most obvious thing is the ‘black-and-whiteness’ of the theme as opposed to the previous one, which looked like somebody spilt the blue paint on my monitor. Am I planning to modify this to make this as blue as possible? No. I feel this is best left as it is. I tried playing around but the composition and balance got screwed up big time. Believe me, you’d start liking this colour scheme too.
Despite being a colourful and bright theme, the earlier theme was kind of a failure when it came to navigation. The layout probably was not very user-friendly and it must have been confusing at times, I admit. The best feature of the new ‘BC-Lite’ theme happens to navigation. Now I need to be more disciplined in categorising and tagging the posts because the navigation in this theme is based on categories and sub-categories. For instance, the match preview of the Olympiacos vs Chelsea match, would come under category ‘Matches’ and sub-category ‘Champions League’. The posts are also neatly organised in a drop down menu based on the categorisation. If you want to see all the posts related to the FA Cup, it is now possible. I’ve taken pains to assign categories to posts that did not have proper classification, so that it shows up when you look for the posts under that category. Still I could go back only upto Nov 2007, anything before may not carry the right classification.
The latest post always appears in black background in the home page. That’s just to attract some attention which is good. Below that you’ll see the latest 10 posts irrespective of which category it belongs to. Under this main category you find three boxes - one each for Debates, Match Topics and News Stories, just like the previous theme. The slick thing about this simple theme is the side bar that is powered by Ajax (not the Dutch club) technology. Just hover over the tab names to experience the pleasure of Ajax.
As always, please cast your vote in the opinion poll in the side bar but only after using this theme for a day or two and no knee jerk reactions please.
You’ll soon realise that this theme just means business. Very powerful and ‘tactically’ sound. Overall, it does give some kind of ’serious look’ to the blog which is fine. We are having some real, intense, intellectual discussions out here, don’t we?
23 Comments
1. CaLiFoRNiCaTioN
2. blue_victoryAUS
I like it. I ussually check your site when I’m at work, and do alot of my posting there as well, so this theme is much more work safe.
The constant flashing of blue from the old theme may have been drawing suspision. I predict my posting to increase 10 fold, and my work productivity to decline. Wait should I be happy about that?
3. blue_victoryAUS
Also BC is it possible to have reserve team and youth team write ups? I am constantly trying to find information on our younger players. I am told the EPL reserves competition is poorly organised and generally average, however I would still like to keep tabs on players who may be coming through the ranks.
Gives us something to look forward to in the future.
4. stevens
this is a simple yet brilliant theme BC. it loads in a flash and makes us feel that the discussions are more important in this blog. i love when it’s all text :-)
5. Venkateswaran
I saw your website and it is looking nice. It is easier on the eyes now. Probably, I didnt realise that the earlier colour scheme was too bright until I saw your current one.
You have still retained the earlier features of news, debates and matches. I think you should not have any further issues with this.
All the best.
6. Diwakar
It’s nice light theme. But the post font size could be bigger. I think the main problem is the post page doesn’t let the reader access other posts quickly. You gotta have recent posts on the side. Check your mail!
Diwakar - I realise the font size is smaller but I thought it looks nice and cute. Just below this comment box where we type in the comment, there is a neat arrangement of recent posts. So it is certainly accessible but on the sidebar. Thanks for the feedback anyway!
8. Owonatty
Very nice piece of work. Keep it up. I support blue_victoryAUS on the reserve and youth teams write up. more so on injury update.
Up Blues
9. blue_victoryAUS
It would also be great if we had a section where we could recomened players to look out for. I don’t mean well established stars, I mean genuine prospect’s who are capable of earning trials at top clubs or currently waking waves in youth teams.
10. Nubskeh
When I loaded up the page, I widened my eyes and smiled. Firstly, it loaded much more quickly, and secondly, because it looks great! Very nice choice, mate, it works really superbly. Very easy on the eyes and very easy to navigate. Thumbs up!
11. MatBlue
Great work BC. i love the new look . keep it up
12. MatBlue
Perhaps u need to do something about the “Comment ” count on the home page. This would help us know if a new comment has been posted or not, like in the old theme. ele we would be coming back to read the same old posts since there is no way of nowing if new comments have been posted.
13. Mister
great theme BC.
Matblue - the comment count is indeed there in the home page. look at it again.
14. TrueBlueInd
Hi guys,
I dont share the same enthusiasm as most of you about this theme…I know managing the blue revolution theme was tough n all..but that had a classy look to it…I can confidently say it was the best looking blog on the net..this theme is lighter n simple…but looks more like a Newcastle blog:)
BC..you should seriously consider upgrading the website..almost everyone here will happily contribute man..its not millions:)..just about 20$ a month
This blog is like home for many of us..we want it to look dashing n spectacular at all times..after all we buy the best interiors for our homes:)..we dont compromise on quality..do we??:)..BC, I am ready to contribute if you are willing to accept
Please do something BC..this theme seriously reeks of Newcastle united
BTW..AG buying any more guys??..any news guys???
Cheers
15. MatBlue
Thanks Mister. You are right it is there. just checked. Great work BC.
16. Blue Champion
Hey TrueBlueInd - I’m sorry that you don’t like this theme. Yes, the previous theme was more flashy and more blue that oozed the Chelsea thing but it was not quite sustainable. I appreciate your support but I’m here for the long term, so I’m keen about the blog’s existence and flourishing than that of the themes around it.
Meanwhile, keep visiting the blog. May be, just may be, you might fall in love with this theme too!
I’ll try my best to blue this theme wherever possible. BTW, that was a funny comment (newc one) lol!
17. BlueFan nr:1
its not that bad. moore blue to the site and it will be perfect.
18. Blue Champion
Oops! I nearly broke it again trying to get a slick premiership table! I’m gonna leave it like this. The very temptation dumping too much is what causes the problem.
19. cap123
i like the simplicity, but i think it should have a bit of blue in it? even maybe just the text at the top. But hey, i come here for the text not the design so i don’t mind at all 
It looks very stylish, but not very chelsea heh!
20. blue_victoryAUS
Any response regarding reserve and youth squad’s BC?
21. Blue Champion
Hey Aussie! Absolutely possible, but not at this stage. As it is, I’m running short of time to manage office, home and blog. I’m trying to rope in a few more writers. Once I have them on board this should be possible.
22. blue_victoryAUS
Great new’s I would be happy to help with a “Watch this space” column with, write up’s of hot prospect’s for the future be Chelsea or not.
Keep me in mind!
23. gaffer
BC let me tell you again - this theme is very smart, neat and fast. just one word - brilliant.
i think the fonts are just a little bit small…it can be fix by holding control key …and scrolling up or down at the same time.
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